Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur insisted on driving me to the station.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

for the reason that

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

with brightness

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

being joined in close association

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

characterized by great determination

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

command with authority

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

mark as different

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Arthur insisted on driving me to the station.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

an abstract part of something

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

a social unit living together

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

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From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Arthur insisted on driving me to the station.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

go away from a place

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Arthur insisted on driving me to the station.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

not any; not one

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

resist doing something

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Arthur insisted on driving me to the station.

plural of “stave” — (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

carry out

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

a special situation

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

displeasing to the senses

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

without beauty or charm

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

precisely as stated

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "I have always divided," he said, "the great influences by which ordinary people are determined to action into two classes; and I have connected them with the two staves that the prophet cut, and named 'Beauty and Bands.'

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next day I had to return to London on business, taking leave of the strange household with some regret.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "Some people are worked upon by Beauty—direct influences of good; they choose a thing because it is fair; they refrain from action because it is unlovely; they take nothing for granted, but have an innate fastidious standard which the ugly and painful offend.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He talked very brightly of his experiment, and argued at some length as to how far association could be depended upon as an element in education; and how to distinguish those natures early that were loyal to association and those to whom it would be of no authority.